Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Enjoy sweet-tasting tomatoes with the Tempting Tomatoes® Patio Sunshine Cherry Tomato plant. This plant, also known as Solanum lycopersicum, produces small cherry-sized tomatoes that are yellow and have a full and sweet taste. Each tomato measures roughly 1 inch in diameter and matures quickly. A single plant can produce 100 tomatoes.
Tempting Tomatoes® Patio Sunshine Cherry Tomato Care
Plant the Tempting Tomatoes® Patio Sunshine Cherry Tomato outdoors after there is no longer a chance of frost. This cultivar does not have any special needs and thrives with minimal care. Plant in rich soil that is moist and well drained.
Growing Tempting Tomatoes® Patio Sunshine Cherry Tomato
This plant requires full sun to thrive and produce an abundant harvest. Tomatoes are ready to pick in just 45 days. Mature plants reach 15 to 18 inches tall, making this plant well suited to containers and small garden spaces.
The compact size of the Tempting Tomatoes® Patio Sunshine Cherry Tomato makes it an excellent container plant. Tomato plants in containers need full sun and require water daily, or whenever the top couple inches of soil are dry.
Watering Tempting Tomatoes® Patio Sunshine Cherry Tomato
Tomato plants need regular watering to push out new growth and plenty of blooms. Plan to water the Tempting Tomatoes® Patio Sunshine Cherry Tomato when the top few inches of soil are dry.
Feeding Tempting Tomatoes® Patio Sunshine Cherry Tomato
Fertilizing tomato plants ensures plenty of growth and a good yield. Apply a water-soluble fertilizer once per month during the growing season for the best results.
Tempting Tomatoes® Patio Sunshine Cherry Tomato Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 10 - 11 |
| Plant Type: Annual |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (6+ Hours Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 15 - 18 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 12 - 18 Inches |
| Mature Spacing: 18 - 24 Inches |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Flower Color(s): Yellow |
| Flower Description: Yellow - not grown for flowers |
| Bloom Period: Summer, Spring |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Deep Green |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering |
| Watering: Consistent |
| Resists: Disease |
| Tolerates: Heat |
| Attracts: Birds |
| Container Role: Filler |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
| Common Name: Tempting Tomatoes® Patio Sunshine Cherry Tomato |
| Other Name(s): N/A |
| Scientific Name: Solanum lycopersicum |
- SKU:
- TOMPSP
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
3.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
~1.42 quarts
Also Known As:
4.25" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.93"H x 4.25"W
Volume:
~1.56 pints
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
~1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
~2.26-3.73 quarts
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We want your plants to arrive in great condition! If you notice any issues upon delivery, contact us within 3 days.
For annuals, houseplants & vegetables, we provide a 30-day warranty to ensure that your plants thrive.
Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 24th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
Plant Addicts ships to the lower 48 states within the U.S. Unfortunately, we do not currently ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or internationally.
This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: Idaho, Nevada, AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
If you have any questions about shipping restrictions, feel free to reach out to our team!